Whereas, The sea lanes of the world have served as gateways for commerce and
cultural exchange from the earliest times of our history; and,
Whereas, Merchants and seamen of our young nation played a pivotal role in
the development of a stable economy and a prosperous future for all Americans;
and,
Whereas, In times of war and peace, the American Merchant Marine is dedicated
to the orderly flow of goods and materials to and from the shores of our nation;
and,
Whereas, May 22, 1819, marks the day that the SS Savannah sailed from Savannah,
Georgia, for Liverpool, England, on the first successful crossing of the Atlantic
by a ship using steam propulsion; and,
Whereas, Each year, on this day, men and women currently serving in the American
Merchant Marine are honored, along with the many seamen who have lost their
lives to war, and those who currently serve today in armed conflicts; and now
therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby proclaim May 22, 2003, as Maritime Day in Michigan, and I extend greetings
and best wishes to those observing this day, and honor those who have contributed
to the success of our merchant fleet.
Printer Friendly
Text Version
Twitter
Facebook
Yahoo
Google
Digg
reddit
Newsvine
StumbleUpon
Bookmark
Email Page
